FDR proposed a Second Bill of Rights that would guarantee social and economic rights for all Americans—including adequate medical care; a decent home; protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident or unemployment; and a good education. What is the relevance of this idea in the 21st Century? With the nation now focusing new attention on issues such as universal access to health care, is it time to take a fresh look at these rights? This panel also includes a comparative perspective—e.g., constitutions of other countries around the world that explicitly address social and economic rights.

Panelists included:

• Moderator, Nina Pillard, Professor of Law, Georgetown University Law Center (Windows Media)
• Michael Greve, John G. Searle Scholar, American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research (Windows Media)
• Lynn Walker Huntley, President, Southern Education Foundation (Windows Media)
• Alan Jenkins, Executive Director, The Opportunity Agenda (Windows Media)

Introduction to the panel's speakers: (Windows Media)
Q&A Discussion: (Windows Media)